January 20, 2026

They Spent Hours In A Room Full Of Flu Patients And Walked Out Healthy — Here's How

Stick some flu patients in a confined hotel room with a group of healthy volunteers for hours on end, whiling away the time with conversation or card games.

January 12, 2026

Visiting Abroad In The Coming Year? Antibiotics Becoming Less Effective Against Traveler's Diarrhea, Study Warns

Planning some international travel as one of your New Year’s resolutions?

January 12, 2026

What You Need to Know to Prevent And Fight Norovirus

Nearly half a million Americans visit the emergency room (ER) each year with a fast-spreading stomach bug called norovirus.

December 19, 2025

New 15-Minute Test For Hepatitis C Paves Way For Same-Day Treatment

People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by Northwestern University.

December 11, 2025

Opioid Use Linked to Higher Risk of C. Diff Infection, Study Finds

Taking opioids may make some patients more likely to develop a dangerous infection, new research suggests.

December 9, 2025

Germophobes Can Breathe Easy On Airplanes, In Hospitals, Experts Say

Germophobes can breathe a little easier when visiting a hospital or taking an airplane trip, a new study says.